Springfield Road is in Grays and in Thurrock district. RM16 2QT is located in the Little Thurrock Blackshots electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springfield Road, Grays, RM16 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM16 2QU, RM16 2NR, RM16 2QS, RM16 2QX, RM16 2NS, RM16 2QL, RM16 2NP, RM16 2QR, RM16 2NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM16 2QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 54.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM16 2QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 62.9% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 13.1% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 21.8% | 17.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 43.9% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.1% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 25.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.4% | 19.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 9.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 17.6% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 15.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -18.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88.4% | 79.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 85.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.4% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Road was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% higher than the Little Thurrock Blackshots average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springfield Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Little Thurrock Blackshots and the 210th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Springfield Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-07-17 | £185,172 |
| 2 Springfield Road, Grays, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-11-20 | £369,335 |
| 1 Springfield Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-04-17 | £195,282 |
| 1 Springfield Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-03-05 | £218,750 |
| 11 Springfield Road, Grays, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2007-11-30 | £185,033 |
RM16 2QT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Primary School Culford Road , Little Thurrock RM16 2SS | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Thurrock Primary School Rectory Road , RM17 5SW | 1out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue , Little Thurrock RM16 2GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stifford Clays Primary School Whitmore Avenue , Stifford Clays RM16 2ST | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Ward Avenue , RM17 5RW | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Edwards School Stifford Clays Road , Stifford Clays RM16 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 943 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Bowls Club | King George V Playing Fields, Blackshots Lane | 374 yd | |
| Blackshots Waters Edge Cafe | Waters Edge Cafe, Blackshots Leisure Centre | 589 yd | |
| Treetops Garden Cafe | Buxton Road, Grays | 688 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 29 Lodge Lane, Grays | 832 yd | |
| Bombay | Bombay Tandoori, 55 Lodge Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox And Hounds | The Fox, Heath Road | 894 yd | |
| The Oak At Sockets Heath | The Oak, Lodge Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Munch Box | Mandarin, 51 Jesmond Road | 125 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 53 Lodge Lane, Grays | 917 yd | |
| Grays Xpress | 69 Lodge Lane, Grays | 917 yd | |
| Munchkings Fish And Chips | Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane | 917 yd | |
| Agra Tandori | Agra Tandoori, 49B Lodge Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 65 - 67 Lodge Lane | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurrock Rugby Football Club OAKFIELD OAKFIELD LONG LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Thurrock Athletics Stadium Blackshots Lane | athletics tracks | 168 yd |
| King George'S Field (Blackshott) BLACKSHOTS LANE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Blackshots) BLACKSHOTS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Deneholm Primary School CULFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Treetops School BUXTON ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Gateway Community College (Closed) Buxton Road | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Thurrock Lawn Tennis Club MONTGOMERY CLOSE | tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Woodside Academy Grangewood Avenue | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.